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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveils “diverse list” of 2026 nominees
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its latest roster of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira.
They’re among 17 performers who could be inducted into the iconic hall of fame, which celebrates artists from all corners of music, including rap, R&B, Britpop, metal, pop and most everything in between.
Melissa Etheridge, Jeff Buckley, Pink, New Edition, Sade, the Wu-Tang Clan, the Black Crowes, Oasis, Joy Division/New Order and Billy Idol round out the list of 2026 nominees, which the Rock Hall released on Wednesday.
“This diverse list of talented nominees recognizes the ever-evolving faces and sounds of Rock & Roll and its continued impact on youth culture,” John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said in a statement.
The 2026 inductees will be revealed in April, along with inductees entering the hall under three special committee categories: Musical influence, musical excellence and the Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award.
Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they’re eligible for induction. Nominees will be voted on by more than 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals.
Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order return to the nominations after missing induction last year. The list this time also repeats two sets of musical brothers who have had public feuds and recent reunions — The Black Crowes and Oasis.
Collins, with such hits as “In the Air Tonight” and “One More Night,” has earned eight Grammys, including album of the year in 1985 for “No Jacket Required.” Hill’s “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” made history as the first hip-hop album to win the Grammy for album of the year in 1999.
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Carey, nominated in 2024 and 2025, has had 19 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, while soul-jazz vocalist Sade, also nominated in 2024, had such soft rock hits as “Smooth Operator” and “The Sweetest Taboo.” The Wu-Tang Clan have been hailed as rap innovators since their game-changing 1993 debut album “Enter the Wu-Tang.”
INXS ruled the late 1980s charts with hits like “Need You Tonight,” “Devil Inside” and “New Sensation.” Two-time Grammy winner Etheridge is best known for her songs “Come to My Window” and “I’m the Only One.” Iron Maiden helped power the new wave of British heavy metal with iconic albums like “The Number of the Beast.”
New Edition had the hits “Cool It Now” and “Candy Girl,” while Shakira has been lauded for her ability to bridge Latin music with rock and pop. Pink has had four No. 1 songs and three No. 1 albums, including “The Truth About Love.”
Ten of the 17 nominees are on the ballot for the first time: Buckley, Collins, Etheridge, Hill, INXS, New Edition, Pink, Shakira, Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan.
Vandross, who sold more than 25 million albums and had the hits “Here and Now” and “Any Love,” died in 2005. Buckley, whose 1994 debut album “Grace” is widely acclaimed, died in 1997.
Last year, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Soundgarden, Joe Cocker, Salt-N-Pepa, The White Stripes, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Lenny Waronker, Thom Bell and Warren Zevon all were inducted.
Jason Bateman stepped out for a rare red-carpet appearance alongside his wife Amanda Anka at the Los Angeles premiere of his new show DTF St. Louis.
The couple looked in high spirits as they posed for photographers.
The 57-year-old stunned in a burgundy sleeveless dress paired with matching heels, while Bateman, also 57, opted for a sleek black blazer and trousers with a coordinating jumper.
Bateman was joined by co-stars Linda Cardellini and Stranger Things actor David Harbour.
Cardellini wore a black mini dress with a plunging neckline and Harbour chose a classic black suit and tie.
Actress Alicia Silverstone also attended, looking elegant in a brown blazer and trousers with a green lace top.
DTF St. Louis follows a tense love triangle between three adults, played by Bateman, Cardellini and Harbour, that spirals into deadly consequences.
Jason Bateman’s Career and Personal Journey
Bateman is best known for his roles as Michael Bluth in Arrested Development and Marty Byrde in Ozark.
His career accolades include a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Directors Guild of America nomination.
The actor has also been candid about his struggles with addiction in the 1990s.
He described his lifestyle as “Risky Business for ten years.”
He got sober in 2004 with Anka’s support.
Bateman later told The Hollywood Reporter, “Amanda and I definitely had a few negotiations about the point at which the [partying] spigot was going to completely turn off. She’d be like, ‘This drip, drip, drip is annoyingly unpredictable, Jason.’”
Bateman and Anka have been married since 2001 and are parents to daughters Francesca (19) and Maple (14).
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, the it couple of Hollywood, are once again trending on social media because of a new New Heights episode.
The 36-year-old Kansas City Chiefs tight end welcomed country star Chris Stapleton on his podcast with Jason Kelce on Wednesday, February 25, and Travis was reminded of an anecdote with his fiancée, also 36.
As the Grotesquerie star introduced Chris, he talked about the “country world,” and shared that he had talked to “Taylor, my Taylor about it” since she grew up in Nashville and is familiar with the country music scene, having dabbled in the genre herself.
While Travis went on to describe what the pop superstar had shared with him, Swifties hung on to the endearing way he referred to the Eras Tour performer.
“That is what Ms Taylor Swift deserves! Her mama would be so happy,” one fan wrote on X as the clip began making rounds all over social media.
“Omg so sweet,” another added, and “I waited so long to hear him say ‘My Taylor’,” chimed in a third, while one gushed, “This is romance book coming to life!”
The special podcast guest, Chris, and Taylor have known each other a long time and he was also featured on her song, I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version).
In a landmark trial underway in Los Angeles, a California woman, Kaley G.M. in court, is testifying about the detrimental effects of using Meta Platforms’ Instagram and Google’s YouTube on her mental health.
Starting using Instagram at the age of 9 and YouTube at 6, Kaley claims that these platforms contributed to her depression and body dysmorphia.
Her lawyers argue that the companies knowingly profited from hooking young children on the platforms, despite evidence showing serious harm endured by addicted users, Reuters reported.
On the same grounds, countries like Australia have already banned these platforms for young users, while others are considering similar measures.
The initial phases of the trial were based on what Meta and YouTube knew about the impact of their platforms on young users, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledging discussions about products for children that were never launched. Now, the focus has reportedly shifted to Kaley’s personal experiences and how these services affected her life.
To succeed in her case, Kaley’s lawyers are bound to demonstrate that the design and operation of these platforms contributed to her mental health issues.
Evidence presented before the jury includes a Meta internal study indicating that teens facing challenging life circumstances often reported habitual use of Instagram.
Autoplay videos and endless scrolling are the notable features highlighted by Kaley’s lawyer, which are said to encourage excessive use. YouTube’s legal team pointed out that Kaley did not utilise available protective features.
The outcome of the case is likely to have serious repercussions for social media regulation and child safety.
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